Post by jean on May 5, 2022 14:00:00 GMT -5
April 27, 2022
Re: Notice of Public Information Meeting
SR 46: Roadway Project in City of Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana
Des. Number(s): 1800255 & 1800256
To whom it may concern:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Seymour District will host a public information meeting regarding the proposed SR 46 Roadway Project in Decatur County, Indiana. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (doors open to public at 5:30 pm) at the Greensburg City Hall, 314 W. Washington Street Greensburg, IN 47240. The meeting will inform the community of the project scope, schedule, preliminary design plans. The meeting will feature a brief presentation followed by an informal discussion time. INDOT and their representatives will be available to discuss the project with the public and project plans and exhibits will be available.
This project is divided into two sections with two separate Des Nos. Des No. 1800255 encompasses the western portion of the project area, while Des No. 1800256 encompasses the eastern portion of the project area. The project limits for Des No. 1800255 are from SR 3 to the west junction with United States Highway (US) 421, totaling approximately 1.8 miles in length. The project limits of Des. No. 1800256 are from the east junction with US 421 to Base Road, totaling approximately 0.8 miles in length.
The scope of work for Des No. 1800255 would include milling and applying a Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) with partial and full depth patching at various locations from SR 3 to the railroad crossing belonging to the Central Railroad of Indiana (CIND) railroad. From the CIND railroad to the west junction with US 421 the proposed project recommends full depth pavement replacement along with replacement and/or construction of a stormwater sewer system, sanitary sewer system, water main installation, and curb and gutter. In addition, new street lighting would be installed along this portion of the project. The intersections of West Street, Carver Street, Anderson Street, and US 421 (Ireland St.) are proposed to be reconstructed to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) standards. Sidewalk construction /reconstruction would occur from the Needler’s (736 W. Main St.) parking lot to the SR 46 and Ireland St. intersection on both the north and south sides. In addition, from the Needler’s parking lot, west to the CIND railroad crossing, there would be a sidewalk added to the north side only. The project would include reconstructing the intersection at the west junction of US 421 and SR 46 (locally known as Main Street and Ireland Street). In addition to the pavement reconstruction at this location the scope of work includes new storm sewer and inlets, improved turning radii in the northeast quadrant (moving the new curb to roughly the back of the existing sidewalk), adjusting the signal pole locations, and replacing curb ramps to meet current ADA standards.
The scope of work for Des No. 1800256 would include full depth pavement replacement, and reconstruction/construction of sidewalks along SR 46 from the east junction of US 421 to the drive to the Greensburg Public Library (approximately 0.09 mile west of the Base Road intersection). Along the north side of SR 46, it is proposed that the existing sidewalk would be replaced with a 8-10 foot-wide multi-use path. Additionally, the south side of SR 46 would have 5 foot wide sidewalks and a 5 foot wide grass buffer. The
replacement and/or construction of a stormwater sewer system, water main installation, street lighting, and curb and gutter is proposed for this portion of the project. The existing travel lane and parking configuration would change, but one travel lane in each direction would remain. On street parking areas along the south side of SR 46 would be from Lincoln St. to Vine St. and parking on the north side between Stewart St. and Davidson St. As part of the proposed sidewalk reconstruction, the intersection at Wilder St. would include “bump outs” at the west side of the intersection to improve pedestrian access and promote decreased traffic speed. As part of the proposed pavement replacement, the intersection at N. Lincoln St. would include 12-foot lane widths for both eastbound and westbound SR 46 travel lanes at the intersection (sidewalk buffer widths would be reduced to 5 feet to allow the wider lanes to be provided within the existing right-of-way) and the pavement markings for the eastbound left turn lane should be extended an additional 200 feet (currently 110 feet) to provide for some additional deceleration time. The traffic signals would also be replaced at this location. From the Greensburg Public Library drive to the eastern project limits (0.01 mile east of Base Road intersection), an HMA preventative maintenance overlay is anticipated.
The maintenance of traffic plan for both Des Nos (1800255 and 1800256) is anticipated to consist of a road closure with a detour route combined with phased construction. The detour route would vary for each Des No. The official state detour route for Des No. 1800255 would utilize US 421 and SR 3. The official state detour route for Des No. 1800256 would utilize I-74 (New Point Exit), SR 3, and US 421. Traffic flow would be maintained to the east at all times during construction to maintain access to properties and businesses for both Des No’s 1800255 and 1800256. Project stakeholders, including local school corporations and emergency services, will be notified at least two weeks in advance of any construction that would block or limit access. Construction of the project will require additional permanent and temporary right-of-way. The estimated construction cost is approximately $13M with federal, state, and local funds to be used.
Preliminary design plans, comment sheet, and a pre-recorded meeting are available for a review at the INDOT, Seymour District website (Seymour.indot.in.gov) if you prefer or are unable to attend in person.
All interested persons may express their questions or concerns by submitting comments to the attention of Mitchell Wilcox at 3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 20, Indianapolis, IN 46240, at 317-663-8265, or at mitchell.wilcox@mbakerintl.com.
Sincerely,
Mitchell Willcox
Michael Baker International | Project Manager
Re: Notice of Public Information Meeting
SR 46: Roadway Project in City of Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana
Des. Number(s): 1800255 & 1800256
To whom it may concern:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Seymour District will host a public information meeting regarding the proposed SR 46 Roadway Project in Decatur County, Indiana. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (doors open to public at 5:30 pm) at the Greensburg City Hall, 314 W. Washington Street Greensburg, IN 47240. The meeting will inform the community of the project scope, schedule, preliminary design plans. The meeting will feature a brief presentation followed by an informal discussion time. INDOT and their representatives will be available to discuss the project with the public and project plans and exhibits will be available.
This project is divided into two sections with two separate Des Nos. Des No. 1800255 encompasses the western portion of the project area, while Des No. 1800256 encompasses the eastern portion of the project area. The project limits for Des No. 1800255 are from SR 3 to the west junction with United States Highway (US) 421, totaling approximately 1.8 miles in length. The project limits of Des. No. 1800256 are from the east junction with US 421 to Base Road, totaling approximately 0.8 miles in length.
The scope of work for Des No. 1800255 would include milling and applying a Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) with partial and full depth patching at various locations from SR 3 to the railroad crossing belonging to the Central Railroad of Indiana (CIND) railroad. From the CIND railroad to the west junction with US 421 the proposed project recommends full depth pavement replacement along with replacement and/or construction of a stormwater sewer system, sanitary sewer system, water main installation, and curb and gutter. In addition, new street lighting would be installed along this portion of the project. The intersections of West Street, Carver Street, Anderson Street, and US 421 (Ireland St.) are proposed to be reconstructed to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) standards. Sidewalk construction /reconstruction would occur from the Needler’s (736 W. Main St.) parking lot to the SR 46 and Ireland St. intersection on both the north and south sides. In addition, from the Needler’s parking lot, west to the CIND railroad crossing, there would be a sidewalk added to the north side only. The project would include reconstructing the intersection at the west junction of US 421 and SR 46 (locally known as Main Street and Ireland Street). In addition to the pavement reconstruction at this location the scope of work includes new storm sewer and inlets, improved turning radii in the northeast quadrant (moving the new curb to roughly the back of the existing sidewalk), adjusting the signal pole locations, and replacing curb ramps to meet current ADA standards.
The scope of work for Des No. 1800256 would include full depth pavement replacement, and reconstruction/construction of sidewalks along SR 46 from the east junction of US 421 to the drive to the Greensburg Public Library (approximately 0.09 mile west of the Base Road intersection). Along the north side of SR 46, it is proposed that the existing sidewalk would be replaced with a 8-10 foot-wide multi-use path. Additionally, the south side of SR 46 would have 5 foot wide sidewalks and a 5 foot wide grass buffer. The
replacement and/or construction of a stormwater sewer system, water main installation, street lighting, and curb and gutter is proposed for this portion of the project. The existing travel lane and parking configuration would change, but one travel lane in each direction would remain. On street parking areas along the south side of SR 46 would be from Lincoln St. to Vine St. and parking on the north side between Stewart St. and Davidson St. As part of the proposed sidewalk reconstruction, the intersection at Wilder St. would include “bump outs” at the west side of the intersection to improve pedestrian access and promote decreased traffic speed. As part of the proposed pavement replacement, the intersection at N. Lincoln St. would include 12-foot lane widths for both eastbound and westbound SR 46 travel lanes at the intersection (sidewalk buffer widths would be reduced to 5 feet to allow the wider lanes to be provided within the existing right-of-way) and the pavement markings for the eastbound left turn lane should be extended an additional 200 feet (currently 110 feet) to provide for some additional deceleration time. The traffic signals would also be replaced at this location. From the Greensburg Public Library drive to the eastern project limits (0.01 mile east of Base Road intersection), an HMA preventative maintenance overlay is anticipated.
The maintenance of traffic plan for both Des Nos (1800255 and 1800256) is anticipated to consist of a road closure with a detour route combined with phased construction. The detour route would vary for each Des No. The official state detour route for Des No. 1800255 would utilize US 421 and SR 3. The official state detour route for Des No. 1800256 would utilize I-74 (New Point Exit), SR 3, and US 421. Traffic flow would be maintained to the east at all times during construction to maintain access to properties and businesses for both Des No’s 1800255 and 1800256. Project stakeholders, including local school corporations and emergency services, will be notified at least two weeks in advance of any construction that would block or limit access. Construction of the project will require additional permanent and temporary right-of-way. The estimated construction cost is approximately $13M with federal, state, and local funds to be used.
Preliminary design plans, comment sheet, and a pre-recorded meeting are available for a review at the INDOT, Seymour District website (Seymour.indot.in.gov) if you prefer or are unable to attend in person.
All interested persons may express their questions or concerns by submitting comments to the attention of Mitchell Wilcox at 3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 20, Indianapolis, IN 46240, at 317-663-8265, or at mitchell.wilcox@mbakerintl.com.
Sincerely,
Mitchell Willcox
Michael Baker International | Project Manager